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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.53, 1,398.75 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.53, 1,398.75 and 239.22 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.53 : 1,398.75 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.53/1,398.75 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.53x = 1,398.75 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.53x = 334,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,608.98/932.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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